Planning

Tower Hamlets CCG Pediatric Audiology Services for children and young people at Tier 3 level

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

21 Mar 2018 at 16:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), through the N E L Commissioning Support Unit, is currently in the planning stage of a tender for Pediatric Audiology Services aimed at children and young people at Tier 3 level. This tender, titled "Tower Hamlets CCG Pediatric Audiology Services," falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code: 85000000). Interested suppliers are invited to engage with the process, with a key deadline for expressing interest set for 4th April 2018 at 5 PM. The service aims to provide a high-quality audiology service compliant with NHS standards at a delivery address in London, postal code E1 4DG.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those specialising in audiology services for children. Companies that have the capability to demonstrate compliance with clinical governance and UK accreditation standards, alongside experience in providing multi-disciplinary care, will be well-suited to compete. The indicative annual value for this contract stands at £372,721.32, encouraging potential providers to showcase their ability to deliver quality outcomes for the local population while contributing to service improvements in pediatric audiology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tower Hamlets CCG Pediatric Audiology Services for children and young people at Tier 3 level

Notice Description

This is a Market Testing Notice. The object of this service is to provide clinical leadership and medical input to the 3rd tier Pediatric Audiology service. Tower Hamlets CCG aims to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for all babies, children and young people with hearing difficulty through the provision of a high quality Audiologist-led service, with Audiovestibular Consultant Input, that meet their needs.The Provider will demonstrate compliance with up to date evidence of clinical governance and effectiveness. The service should demonstrate how post-screening standards are met for the NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Quality Standards produced in 2010. The provider should also take part in and maintain accreditation to defined quality standards operating under the umbrella of the United Kingdom Accreditation Schemes (UKAS)/Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS). The commissioned service will be able to work alongside the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in Health, Education, Social Services and Voluntary Sector to ensure the needs of patients and their families are met. This joint approach will be reflective as necessary at all stages of the clinical pathway from antenatal to end of life needs to ensure a seamless service to patients. The combined clinical activity for both audiologist and consultant led consultations will be expected to be around 1750/year, however the provider will be expected to provide services to the registered and resident population of Tower Hamlets for the duration of the contract as required. THCCG is keen to work closely with providers to agree on the best model of care that results in a high quality experience of care, which is safe and accessible for all babies, children, young people and their families. The indicative value envelope for contract - Tier 3 and consultant time: PS329,521.32/year + PS43,200.00/year = PS372,721.32/year (inclusive of all elements including CQUIN). The specific finance envelope stated above is indicative only of activity/year. Please indicate what would be required in terms of space m2, specialist equipment and the associated costs that this would incur to the deliver the expected outlined service. Additional information: At this Market testing stage, suppliers are asked to express their interest via email at nelcsu.welcpod-procurement@nhs.net. For the attention of Jacqueline Chambers Procurement Manager. The closing date and time is Wednesday 4th April 2018 at 5pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dbc4e54-ff51-4d1d-9980-0257e484f4bf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Jacqueline Chambers
Contact Email
nelcsu.welcpod-procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 4DG
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Bethnal Green East
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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